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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,015.80, 28,499.40 and 16,828.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,015.80, 28,499.40 and 16,828.80 is: 25,221.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,015.80 : 28,499.40 = 16,828.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,015.80/28,499.40 = 16,828.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,015.80x = 28,499.40 × 16,828.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,015.80x = 479,610,702.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 479,610,702.72/19,015.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,221.69

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